Latest 50 Heaviest Songs Before Black Sabbath

The origin of heavy metal is a very fuzzy thing, but most historians and fans alike can agree that Black Sabbath’s eponymous 1970 debut was the first true heavy metal album. Its thunderous drums, sinister riffs and downright evil lyrics left little to be debated, but what we wanted to know was this: What was the heaviest song before Black Sabbath?

Black Sabbath have released a new trailer for their upcoming DVD, Live...Gathered in Their Masses, which will be available November 26. This time, the trailer is 46 seconds' worth of "Paranoid." Be sure to check it out below and tell us what you think in the comments or on Facebook.